Independent panel finalises proposed new national poultry standards
An Independent Poultry Panel has finalised the development of proposed new Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry, which have now been made...
This week on the farm
Looking out the window as I write, the sky is grey and heavy with intermittent showers – not to mention intermittent internet as well....
Australian mining working with livestock industry to prevent incursion of foot-and-mouth disease
The Minerals Council of Australia has teamed up with the Livestock Industry Taskforce to promote mining industry best practice to prevent the incursion of...
Cost the issue, says Mayor
Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi has commented on the state of the dairy industry, and the issues local farmers are facing.
“My personal view is...
Poultry sales thriving in Stanthorpe
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, poultry sellers have observed an increased interest in locals buying from them, particularly chickens.
On a Sunday once a month, the...
Climate damage costing Queensland farmers
Farmers for Climate Action notes Deloitte has measured the cost of the deadly, climate-driven Queensland floods at $7.7 billion.
Farmers for Climate Action CEO Dr...
Livestock markets update
Livestock agent ROSS ELLIS of McDougall and Sons brings us an update on the local lamb and cattle markets from last week…
Cattle numbers fell,...
Livestock markets update
Livestock agent ROSS ELLIS of McDougall and Sons brings us an update on the local lamb and cattle markets from last week…
Reasonable numbers were...
Showcasing our agriculture leaders
Passionate innovators and key influencers in the agricultural sector will once again be recognised through the Peter Kenny Medal and the Minister’s Emerging Leader...
10 things to know from Queensland Farmers’ Federation
1. QFF and its members have welcomed the Queensland Government’s ongoing commitment to prioritising water security for the state, with $510M announced for water...
In brief
1. With a closing date of Friday 24 June, time is running out for Queensland primary school students to enter the Farm Safety Calendar...
Everything you need to prepare for Lumpy Skin and Foot and Mouth with one...
A new, online one-stop information portal for Lumpy skin disease (LSD) and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) preparedness is now available to livestock owners and other...
Big success for young swimmers
Stanthorpe Swimming Club had a team of eight swimmers head west for the Inglewood Open on Sunday 12 January.
Club president Craig Magnussen said...
